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Does PIRFENIDONE Cause Depression? 431 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 431 reports of Depression have been filed in association with PIRFENIDONE (PIRFENIDONE). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for PIRFENIDONE.

431
Reports of Depression with PIRFENIDONE
1.1%
of all PIRFENIDONE reports
32
Deaths
104
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From PIRFENIDONE?

Of the 431 reports, 32 (7.4%) resulted in death, 104 (24.1%) required hospitalization, and 9 (2.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PIRFENIDONE. However, 431 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PIRFENIDONE Cause?

Death (7,221) Nausea (4,944) Fatigue (3,597) Decreased appetite (3,126) Diarrhoea (3,026) Dyspnoea (2,526) Weight decreased (2,113) Dizziness (2,027) Rash (1,982) Cough (1,692)

What Other Drugs Cause Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which PIRFENIDONE Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

PIRFENIDONE vs PIRIBEDIL PIRFENIDONE vs PIRITRAMIDE PIRFENIDONE vs PIROXICAM PIRFENIDONE vs PIRTOBRUTINIB PIRFENIDONE vs PIT VIPER IMMUNE GLOBULIN ANTIVENIN

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